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DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE 3200-6002›PART 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION 4451-4856›CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules 4550-4856›ARTICLE 4. Death Benefits 4700-4709

§ 4704

California Labor Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The appeals board may set apart or reassign the death benefit to any one or more of the dependents in accordance with their respective needs and in a just and equitable manner, and may order payment to a dependent subsequent in right, or not otherwise entitled thereto, upon good cause being shown therefor. The death benefit shall be paid to such one or more of the dependents of the deceased or to a trustee appointed by the appeals board for the benefit of the person entitled thereto, as determined by the appeals board.

(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1513.)

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